The CSU Office of Federal Relations (OFR) works in Washington, D.C., to advance the interests of
the nation's largest and most diverse university system. The OFR serves as a resource to Washington-based
policymakers, including the California Congressional delegation, as well as to educational associations
and media. The OFR also leads system efforts each year to formulate and coordinate the federal priorities
of the CSU's 23 campuses.

FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT

The CSU will help lead the charge to help survivors of sexual assault by
establishing an independent, on-campus advocate on its 23 campuses by June 2015.
The CSU, along with the UC system and several other organizations will
voluntarily implement the Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act introduced by
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Susan Davis which would provide an independent
advocate who would ensure that survivors of sexual assault—regardless of whether
they decide to report the crime—have access to medical care, crisis
intervention, counseling and other services.